Mi ke was raised in Belmont, graduating from Belmont High School in 1980. After graduating, he spent a few years in Connecticut working as a Grinder for Electric Boat, before moving back to Belmont. After his return he worked a myriad of jobs , including as a mechanic for Central Service and Ron Preston. He found his career as a Handyman, doing anything from electrical to plumbing, until his health prevented working. He prioritiz ed doing aff ordable maintenance for the elderly population so that they could remain in their homes . Outside of work, he enjoyed watching sportsman gun events, including slug shoots and sportsman riffles . He was a smart-alec who enjoyed spending time with his friends , was an avid lottery participant , and outdoorsman - spending as much time at the family cabin as he could . Throughout his illness, he remained positive, never complaining .
He is survived by: his mother, Barbara Cronk of Belmont ; siblings, Beverly (Howard) Costley of Voluntown, CT, James (Adenia) Bessette of Rochester, Charles (Valerie) Bessette of Bolivar, and Jos ep h (Lisa) Besse t te of Mountain Top, PA; step-siblings Michael (Jodi) C ronk of Hilton, NY, Melissa (Michael) Belden of Connecticut, Julie (Kevin) Borden of Belfast, and Karen (Brett) Comstock of North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; and Cat-children, Trouble, Bingo, and Bumper. He was predeceased by, his father Howard, and brother Greg Bessette.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for a later date. Please consider memorial donations to: Allegany County Cancer Services, PO Box 534, Wellsville, NY 14895; or to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, 5440 NY-19, Belmont, NY 14813. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com .
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